New York, NY (September 10, 2017) — An expression of femininity for the real woman splashed down Dan Liu’s New York Fashion Weekrunway in pale pink lace and pops of pastel graphic prints. Always a fashion week favorite, Dan Liu’s venue was packed to capacity with several industry members watching from the television screens out front.

Pale pinks transitioned into fresh whites, then cascaded to muted neutrals of tan with delicate gold details and textures. Spring summer 2018 arrived with floral prints that almost allowed guests to smell the lavender at tea time in the park.

Dan showed off his beautiful graphic work with teal cheetah print, vibrant coral zebra, and subtle peacock. The vibrancy continued with a wide strapped cold shoulder crystal accented dress that sparked like the sea. The deep blue and sea foam green toned dresses and separatesthat followed spoke the sounds of the lonely beach that not only is the theme of the collection but the soundtrack to the show.

“Smell the Sea, Feel the Breeze, Hear the Ocean, Be at Ease”was the true inspiration of this gorgeous collection of cocktail attire.

According to Dan Liu, “Feelingis much more important than other senses that we have. Yes, our eyes can see and ears can hear, but I’d rather feel because by feeling, even though I’m all alone and sad on the beach, I know the Sun will eventually warm me up, the sand will comfortably soap my feet, and certainly, see breeze will give me a hug thru inside out.“

A standout white frayed ruffle dress mimicked that of a bird fluttering in the wind—a compliment to the peacock inspired makeup. Subtle frill and crystal accents showed Dan Liu’s attention to detail and talent. The finale look, in all white, was adorned by a peacock hoop that transformed her into a colorful angel with wings.

While these incredible looks strutted down the catwalk, the gentle finale melody played in Japanese, one of Dan’s many languages.

Today, we learned the sad news of designer Hubert de Givenchy's passing at the age of 91. “It’s the most beautiful job in the world to give happiness to people”, he told AnOther last year on fulfilling his life dream of becoming a designer.

After founding the house in 1952, he championed separates for women, and created looks for Audrey Hepburn – most famously, the little black dress she wore in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's. On his retirement in 1995, the position of artistic director was held by the likes of John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, and most recently Clare Waight Keller. In an archive piece, below, we look back on the influence Tisci's Givenchy in particular had on fashion at large.